Sales Tip: Make space for yourself

July 2, 2024
Space is limited on a tool truck, but having dedicated "office" space can make all the difference.

On their last truck, Mac Tools distributors AJ Bowlin and Stewart Brown didn’t have much of a desk space, so now they have a customized desk with a matching work surface. The desk and work surface feature a “really cool Mac Tools logo with an American flag inlay,” Bowlin describes. 

But what he’s most excited about with the desk is that it allows him to be more organized and better prepared for the day. He can have his notes right in front of him, take payments, do research, and with his extra monitor, he can show customers products or other information that they’re looking for. 

Overall, when designing and setting up their new truck, Bowlin and Brown were looking for ways to modernize their business. Not only for their own sake but for the sake of their customers as well. 

About the Author

Emily Markham | Editor | PTEN and Professional Distributor

Emily Markham is the editor of  Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in English. During her first three years with Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, Markham also wrote for Fleet Maintenance magazine. 

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